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House roll call 655 · 96th Congress · Dec 16, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H. CON. RES. 221, to insure appropriate financial recognition for the american hostages in tehran. (motion passed:2/3 required)

On Dec 16, 1979, the House voted 369–4 (HCR 221). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–2, Republicans 135–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
369
No
4
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 2 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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